Master Graphic Design Skills That Get You Hired in 3 Months

Month 1: Fundamentals of Design & Digital Art

• Understanding color psychology and its impact on designs.
• Exploring typography: font selection, hierarchy, and styling.
• Learning the principles of design: balance, contrast, alignment, and composition.
• Mastering basic tools: selection tools, pen tools, and brush tools.
• Digital art basics: shape and form study, material, and light exploration.
• Introduction to layers, blending modes, and masks (layer, vector, clip).

Month 2: Advanced Tools & Creative Applications

• Advanced image editing: color correction, photo restoration, and adjustment layers.
• Modifier tools: blur, smudge, dodge, burn, and clone stamping.
• Matte painting and digital environment creation.
• Designing for social media: banners, posts, and advertisements.
• Print media basics: brochures (folded designs) and flyers.
• Introduction to 2D game design: creating assets like icons, props, and characters.

Month 3: Specialized Skills & Portfolio Building

• Game design: understanding pipelines, GDD, and creating wireframes.
• Crafting detailed game assets and exporting UI elements.
• Advanced print media: standees, danglers, hoardings, and newspaper ads.
  Project-based learning
• Final portfolio development+ Mock interview & grooming classes

Month 1: Foundational Skills

• Master selection tools, pen tools, and masking techniques (layer masks, quick masks, and vector masks).
• Explore brush tools, typography fundamentals, and type tool techniques.
• Understand foundational concepts of color theory and color psychology.
• Learn essential tools for creating and editing visuals with focus on clarity and aesthetics.

Month 2: Design Essentials

• Dive into advanced typography and its application in web design.
• Learn the principles of layout design, including alignment, spacing, and composition.
• Explore color palettes and their impact on user perception.
• Create static wireframes for web layouts and learn to critique them.

Month 3: Prototyping and Interactivity

• Build interactive prototypes for websites using case studies.
• Implement design systems: buttons, navigation, forms, and other UI elements.
• Understand responsive design for different screen sizes and devices.
• Learn usability testing basics and apply feedback to improve designs.

Month 4: Visual Identity and Branding

• Study color psychology for creating brand identity through web interfaces.
• Create cohesive web templates, incorporating typography and color theory.
• Learn to design impactful banners, hero images, and call-to-action sections.
• Explore storytelling techniques in website design.

Month 5: Advanced Projects

• Work on interactive prototypes, focusing on smooth user interactions.
• Study and replicate successful website designs as case studies.
• Develop comprehensive style guides for consistent branding.
• Explore advanced concepts in design grids and modular layouts.

Month 6: Final Projects and Portfolio Building

• Revision classes integrating all learned skills.
• Learn to prepare portfolio-ready designs and client presentations.
• Engage in peer reviews and iterative improvements.
• Final portfolio development+ Mock interview & grooming classes+ placement

Month 1: Foundations of Digital Design

1. Introduction to the digital design world and its possibilities.
2. Learning about layers, colors, and transformations.
3. Understanding color theory and its psychological impact.
4. Exploring typography and its role in communication.

Month 2: Mastering Creative Tools

1. Deep dive into selection tools and their applications.
2. Experimenting with brushes and tools for creating textures.
3. Working with masks to craft stunning visual effects.
4. Understanding layer blending modes and text effects.

Month 3: The Art of Digital Painting

1. Learning the fundamentals of digital painting techniques.
2. Creating your own photo manipulations and restoration projects.
3. Crafting promotional materials like posters and banners.
4. Designing game characters and props.

Month 4: Introduction to Game Design

1. Understanding the fundamentals of game design.
2. Designing game assets: icons, props, and characters.
3. Exploring wireframes and UI design for games.
4. Collaborating with peers on a game design project.

Month 5: Branding and Logo Design

1. Creating impactful logos and understanding brand identity.
2. Diving into creative typography applications.
3. Designing professional branding elements like visiting cards and letterheads.
4. Developing concepts for logo design and refining your creative process.

Month 6: Advanced Illustration Techniques

1. Mastering advanced illustration techniques and tools.
2. Creating intricate poly art designs.
3. Developing photo-based illustrations for various projects.
4. Designing engaging infographics to communicate visual stories.

Month 7: Layout Design for Print Media

1. Designing effective magazine, brochure, and flyer layouts.
2. Exploring professional presentation design techniques.
3. Learning the art of creating print media designs.
4. Building a portfolio of various layout design projects.

Month 8: Web and Mobile Design Fundamentals

1. Understanding modern principles of web and mobile design.
2. Creating user-friendly and visually appealing interfaces.
3. Learning wireframing and prototyping for web and mobile applications.
4. Developing web page and app designs for hands-on experience.

Month 9: Advanced Interaction Design

1. Mastering interactive design to enhance user experience.
2. Learning to create dynamic animations for engaging interfaces.
3. Experimenting with transitions and interactive effects.
4. Developing a complete design system for digital interfaces.

Month 10: Building a Professional Portfolio

1. Curating your best design works into a professional portfolio.
2. Crafting a standout resume and personal branding.
3. Showcasing your skills through online platforms like Behance.
4. Preparing for industry interviews and design critiques.

Month 11: Capstone Project and Collaboration

1. Working on a capstone project that integrates all acquired skills.
2. Collaborating with peers to complete a real-world design project.
3. Presenting your work to receive professional feedback.
4. Refining your portfolio to meet industry standards.

Month 12: Professional Grooming

1. Preparing for professional interviews with mock sessions.
2. Finalizing your portfolio and submitting it for assessment.
3. Learning from to present your work confidently to clients or employers.
4. Placement